Scio (CDP), New York facts for kids
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Scio, New York
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 Scio, New York
Location in New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Allegany |
| Town | Scio |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.32 sq mi (3.43 km2) |
| • Land | 1.32 sq mi (3.43 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,452 ft (443 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 525 |
| • Density | 396.23/sq mi (152.96/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
14880
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| Area code(s) | 585 |
| FIPS code | 36-65761 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0964650 |
Scio is a small community in Allegany County, New York, United States. It is known as a census-designated place, which means it's a specific area identified by the government for gathering population data. Scio is the main settlement within the larger Town of Scio.
In 2020, about 525 people lived in the Scio community. The entire Town of Scio had a larger population of 1,833 people in 2010.
Geography of Scio
Scio is located in a beautiful area along New York State Route 19. This road runs through the Genesee River valley. Imagine a river flowing through a wide, open space – that's a river valley!
Where is Scio Located?
Scio is about 4 miles (6.4 km) north of a village called Wellsville. It's also about 8 miles (12.9 km) south of a major highway, Interstate 86, also known as the Southern Tier Expressway.
Land Area
The Scio community covers a total area of about 1.32 square miles (3.43 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within its specific boundaries.
Who Lives in Scio?
The word "demographics" helps us understand who lives in a place. It looks at things like population numbers.
Population Changes
The population of Scio has changed over time.
- In 2010, the community had 609 residents.
- By 2020, the population was 525 people. This information comes from the official U.S. Decennial Census, which counts everyone in the country every ten years.
